It doesn’t sound like the Canadian driver has officially been given his notice, but from his comments, it doesn’t seem good:

It’s over. They’ve hired Reed Sorenson for next year, so it’s over. They’re working on a fourth team and looking for sponsorship, but you know how that goes.

As a result, the former open-wheel racer appears to be looking for a ride for 2009.

Rumor has it that GEM is looking to sign the U.S. Army as a sponsor. If that happens, the Army would want an American driver, not a Canadian.

I think that Carpentier should look for something in the Nationwide Series. Learn a little bit more about the cars, and gain experience at the series’ tracks before attempting to make a return to Sprint Cup. Maybe getting back to the basics is just what he needs to have success in NASCAR.